Hierarchy of Controls

Accident in Abattoir

Accident in Abattoir

• Slipped on de-hiding tool, severe lacerations to upper arm

• Slippery floor & platforms

• Improvement Notice Issued

• Floor cleaned / Platforms replaced

• Informed choice of footwear

• Risk better controlled

Accident in Abattoir

Cleaning Floor

Footwear Use

Environment

Slip/Trip Potential Model

Slip/Trip

Potential

Model

Contamination

(Obstacle)

Heel Slip

Hierarchy of Controls (Slips)

Floor contamination

Contamination from work activities & environment eliminated or controlled Correct cleaning regime inc. spillages

Suitable floors

Floors slip-resistant Appropriate use of:

Mats Anti-slip treatments/ coatings

Footwear

Common Slip Hazards

Generally caused by:-

Leaks, spills and splashes of liquids and/or solids

Wet processes

Rain, mud or snow tracked/blown in

Wet floors following cleaning

Unsuitable entrance matting

Sloping surfaces

Unsuitable floors or floor coverings

Unsuitable footwear for floor and contamination

Drip tray in bottom of trolley

Good entrance design

Poor Design

Matting

Ineffective Matting

Effective Matting?

Oops!

Dry contamination

Gritting policy

Signs & Barriers

Signs become invisible!

Signs should prevent hazards

Signs are not barriers

Half and half cleaning

Poor Communication

Cleaning Regimes

Use of detergent

Scrubber Dryers

Problem Identified and

equipment specified

Floor remained slippery

Operation of equipment

not supervised and

monitored

Colour coded equipment

Training is important

Cleaning Key Messages

• Mange cleaning well, inc use of signs • Cleaning introduces contamination ! • Use effective processes to stop pedestrians walking on

smooth wet floors • Ensure contamination is completely removed Floors should be cleaned appropriately according to their

type and the type of contamination • Training is important • Leave the floor dry whenever possible

• Cleaning information Sheet: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web/slips02.pdf

Preventing

Trips

Trips - The Law

12(2)(a) the floor or surface of the traffic route , shall have no

hole, slope, or be uneven or slippery so as, to expose any person to a risk to his health or safety

12(3) So far as reasonably practicable, floors/traffic routes to

be kept free from obstructions and articles or substances which may cause a person to slip, trip or fall.

Guide for Managers http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg244.pdf

Outside areas

Slopes – common issues

Spot the trip hazard?

Changes in level

Electrical Equipment

Housekeeping & walkways

Spot the trip hazard?

Summary

• Keep floors even, free from holes or slopes

• Changes in level clearly marked

• Access routes kept clear

• Good lighting